421 N. COUNTY FARM ROAD  
WHEATON, IL 60187  
DU PAGE COUNTY  
Transportation Committee  
Final Summary  
www.dupagecounty.gov  
Tuesday, August 1, 2023  
10:00 AM  
Room 3500B  
1.  
CALL TO ORDER  
10:00 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Mary Ozog at 10:00 AM.  
2.  
3.  
ROLL CALL  
Chaplin, Covert, Evans, Ozog, Tornatore, and Zay  
PRESENT  
CHAIR'S REMARKS - CHAIR OZOG  
Chair Ozog thanked the Division of Transportation Maintenance crew who traveled to Macomb,  
Illinois, by request of the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN), to assist with  
the clean-up of recent weather-related events.  
Director Snyder gave a brief overview of the request from IPWMAN and also thanked the  
Highway Maintenance Supervisor and his crew for their efforts.  
In response to a question from Member Zay, Director Snyder advised the Committee that the  
employees that traveled to and stayed in Macomb were compensated 16 hours of overtime each  
day, reimbursable to the County, through IPWMAN.  
4.  
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT  
Chair Ozog announced the retirement of Tom Hardy after 33 years with the Division of  
Transportation.  
Director Snyder provided an overview of Tom's career and thanked him for his service.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
5.  
6.  
No public comments were offered.  
APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
6.A.  
23-2466  
DuPage County Transportation Committee Minutes-Regular Meeting-Tuesday July 11,  
2023.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.  
BUDGET TRANSFERS  
7.A.  
23-2501  
Budget Transfer of $10,000 from Construction Engineering Services 1500-3500-54040 to  
Repair & Maintenance Other Equipment 1500-3500-53370, funds needed to repair traffic  
counting equipment.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
8.  
PROCUREMENT REQUISITIONS  
8.A.  
8.B.  
8.C.  
23-2489  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Wholesale Direct, Inc., to furnish and  
deliver automotive emergency lighting, as needed for the Division of Transportation, for  
the period May 11, 2023 through April 30, 2024, for a contract total not to exceed  
$18,000; per low quote # 23-040-DOT-RE.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
23-2304  
Recommendation for approval of a contract purchase order to John Thomas Company, to  
furnish and deliver (12) portable Traffic Analyzer NC350 counters, as needed for the  
Division of Transportation, for a contract not to exceed $18,336, per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022(c)  
not suitable for competitive bids. (Sole Source:compatible with current software).  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
DT-P-0089-23  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to V3 Companies, Ltd., for Professional  
Construction Engineering Services for improvements along CH 4/Bloomingdale Road  
bridge over Chicago Central & Pacific Railroad, Section 22-00184-12-BR, for the period  
of August 8, 2023 to November 30, 2025, for a contract total not to exceed $641,743.81;  
professional services (Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors) vetted through a  
qualification-based selection process in compliance with the Local Government  
Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/0.01 et seq.  
APPROVED AND SENT TO FINANCE  
RESULT:  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
9.  
CHANGE ORDERS  
9.A.  
23-2292  
Compass Materials- Decrease and Close PO # 5211-1-SERV.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
9.B.  
23-2499  
72 Hour LLC d/b/a Chevrolet of Watsonville, NAFG- Decrease and Close PO #  
5998-1-SERV.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
10.  
TRAVEL REQUESTS  
10.A.  
23-2469  
Highway Maintenance Supervisor to travel to Bloomington, Illinois from October 24,  
2023 through October 25, 2023 to attend the annual Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid  
Network Conference. Expenses to include lodging, for an estimated County cost of $85.  
APPROVED AT COMMITTEE  
Mary Ozog  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Liz Chaplin  
SECONDER:  
10.B.  
23-2470  
Manger of Highway Operations to travel to Bloomington, Illinois from October 24, 2023  
through October 25, 2023 to attend the annual Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network  
Conference. Expenses to include lodging, for an estimated County cost of $85.  
APPROVED AT COMMITTEE  
Mary Ozog  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Liz Chaplin  
SECONDER:  
MOTION TO COMBINE ITEMS 10.C. THROUGH 10.I.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
10.C.  
23-2471  
Heavy Equipment Crew Leader to travel to Macomb, IL from July 17, 2023 through July  
21, 2023, by request from Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPMAN) to assist  
with the clean-up as a result of recent weather-related events. Expenses will be  
reimbursed to the County.  
APPROVED AT COMMITTEE  
Mary Ozog  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Liz Chaplin  
SECONDER:  
10.D.  
23-2473  
Highway Maintenance Supervisor to travel to Macomb, IL from July 17, 2023 through  
July 21, 2023, by request from the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPMAN)  
to assist with the clean-up as a result of recent weather-related events.  
APPROVED AT COMMITTEE  
Mary Ozog  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Liz Chaplin  
SECONDER:  
10.E.  
23-2474  
Equipment Operator 1 to travel to Macomb, IL from July 17, 2023 through July 21, 2023,  
by request from the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPMAN) to assist with  
the clean-up as a result of recent weather-related events.  
APPROVED AT COMMITTEE  
Mary Ozog  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Liz Chaplin  
SECONDER:  
23-2475  
10.F.  
10.G.  
10.H.  
Equipment Operator 2 to travel to Macomb, IL from July 17, 2023 through July 21, 2023,  
by request from the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPMAN) to assist with  
the clean-up as a result of recent weather-related events.  
APPROVED AT COMMITTEE  
Mary Ozog  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Liz Chaplin  
SECONDER:  
23-2476  
Equipment Operator 2 to travel to Macomb, IL from July 17, 2023 through July 21, 2023,  
by request from the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPMAN) to assist with  
the clean-up as a result of recent weather-related events.  
APPROVED AT COMMITTEE  
Mary Ozog  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Liz Chaplin  
SECONDER:  
23-2477  
Equipment Operator 2 to travel to Macomb, IL from July 17, 2023 through July 21, 2023,  
by request from the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPMAN) to assist with  
the clean-up as a result of recent weather-related events.  
APPROVED AT COMMITTEE  
Mary Ozog  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Liz Chaplin  
SECONDER:  
10.I.  
23-2478  
Equipment Operator 2 to travel to Macomb, IL from July 17, 2023 through July 21, 2023,  
by request from the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPMAN) to assist with  
the clean-up as a result of recent weather-related events.  
APPROVED AT COMMITTEE  
Mary Ozog  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Liz Chaplin  
SECONDER:  
11.  
PRESENTATION  
11.A.  
23-2587  
DOT FY2024 Budget Presentation.  
Director Snyder presented the Division of Transportation's FY2024 recommended budget  
which highlighted projected revenues, expenses, new projects, as well as vehicle and  
equipment replacements. Committee members discussed possible RTA Tax allocation to  
DOT, registration fees for electric vehicles as an FY2024 legislative item, LED and street  
lights, and portable weight scales.  
12.  
OLD BUSINESS  
Director Snyder requested the Committee's guidance on the procurement of two (2) FY 2024  
dump trucks, to secure the build slot now, for delivery in FY2024. The Committee directed the  
Division of Transportation to proceed with requisitioning of these two (2) trucks now, which will  
be brought forward to the Committee at a future date for approval.  
13.  
14.  
NEW BUSINESS  
No new business was discussed.  
ADJOURNMENT  
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:47 AM.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Liz Chaplin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER: